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7 Tips for Growing Gladiolus — I purchased 130 gladiolus bulbs last week. Gladiolus are one of my favorite flowers to grow in the garden for cut flower arrangements. Plus, while 130 seems like a lot, when you spread them throughout the garden, it really isn’t all that much. Planting gladiolus bulbs can be as Read More >>
It’s time to get your peas planted!!! Peas and Sweet Pea flowers are both hardy enough that you can directly sow them outside as soon as the soil can be worked. Peas are about the easiest thing ever to grow. They can tolerate the cold. They have a fairly short growing season, so you can Read More >>
Have you thought about your fall garden yet? This year I will be growing broccoli raab again. Why? Because it’s freakin’ delicious that’s why. 😉 I don’t even really like broccoli, but broccoli raab? Oh heck ya, bring it on. Brief description: Broccoli raab is also known as asparagus broccoli, broccoletto, rapini, or rabe, . Read More >>
If you plan on growing your own turnips for Thanksgiving dinner now is the time to plant them. We planted 2 packets of Purple Top White Globe Turnips this morning and if all goes well, we’ll be swimming in them by late November. Brief description: Turnips are a root veggie that make great fall crops Read More >>
Are you thinking about growing Brussels sprouts this year for a winter harvest? Well now is the time to plant those seeds! Brief description: Brussels sprouts are a cabbage-like vegetable and are part of the mustard family. They have a richer, less bitter taste than cabbage, though. Where to Plant Brussels Sprouts: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in Read More >>
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